Decent rain pants; the material is great, but the fit is a bit off (slightly too big and long). I had a pair of Marmot rain pants for years, and will probably return to that brand again. That said, for the price, an "ok" find.

Everything about these rain pants is great, as long as the white coating stays in place. But in the seat and crotch area, it starts wearing off pretty soon, and it just gets worse over time. They're still OK for hiking and skiing, but if you're paddling in wet weather, your butt will get wet.

Waist:

Feels true to size

Inseam:

Feels true to length

Was this a gift?:

No

Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response: The lining in the Thunderhead pants should hold up to the use as rain gear for hiking, but the action of downhill or cross country ski might be putting some extra stress on the lining of those. Please bring those back in to the store so we can have a look at that lining though and be sure there isn't something else going on with those! Or email some photos to customerservice@ems.com.

Nice rain pants at a good sale price. Waist is elastic and not very tight. Might begin slipping as the elastic wears. No options for cinching it tighter, no belt loops. Full side zips make these less packable than those without. As most people say about most rain pants: Why do they make them sooo long? Overall, I'm satisfied at the sale price I paid.